We’re now back on track

THE wheels were once again in motion for The Ghan passenger train service on the weekend, pulling out of the Adelaide Parklands Terminal following the longest shutdown in its history.

The iconic locomotive left the South Australian state capital bound for Darwin on Sun with 97 excited passengers on board, a welcome return to service after COVID-19 travel restrictions forced the suspension of services in late Mar.

Journey Beyond Chief Commercial Officer Peter Egglestone (pictured) said the departure marked a key moment in the company’s history, demonstrating the resilience of the brand in the face of extremely challenging conditions.

“We’ve seen significant shifts in booking lead times and markets this year which has been challenging and I want to thank all our loyal partners for their support and commitment over the past months,” he said.

“While this has tested our industry, it’s also demonstrated our resilience and we’ve seen a promising increase in bookings since the announcement that The Ghan services would be recommencing,” Egglestone added.

The train service implemented its new JourneySafe program prior to relaunching, which includes set times for passenger meals, temperature checks in Darwin and Adelaide, as well as the removal of Gold Single cabins to ensure guests have access to private ensuites.

The Ghan is all-inclusive of accommodation, food, wine and destination experiences.

Call 13 21 47 for bookings.